Engine Horse Power

Discussion in 'New Members Forum' started by Zip4747, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. Zip4747

    Zip4747 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2012
    Messages:
    91
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    25
    Location:
    Philly PA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Ford Maverick
    I recently bought a 1971 Ford Maverick alledgely with the original 302 Engine in it that was rebuilt. But when they rebuilt it they changed the compression ratio of the piston & changed the cam. Does anyone know how to find out the horsepower the engine might make?

    2nd question it has a 600 cfm elderbrook carb on it does anyone know if changing it bigger or smaller will help or hurt the power?


    Thanks for your help
    Joe
     
    Zip4747, Mar 9, 2012
    #1
  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2007
    Messages:
    6,759
    Likes Received:
    272
    Trophy Points:
    273
    Location:
    Buffalo N.Y.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor
    Dyno... either engine or rear wheel dynamometer. Anything else is just a guess.
     
    Mavman72, Mar 9, 2012
    #2
  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,590
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber

    ...:yup:...
     
    71gold, Mar 9, 2012
    #3
  4. Zip4747

    Zip4747 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2012
    Messages:
    91
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    25
    Location:
    Philly PA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Ford Maverick
    Thank You So Much for all your help! :burnout:
     
    Zip4747, Mar 9, 2012
    #4
  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,313
    Likes Received:
    1,373
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    What you are going to do with this car would determine any more work/changes to be done. Daily driver? Weekend driver? All out 100% drag car? Each one would be set up and equiped differently.
     
    Craig Selvey, Mar 9, 2012
    #5
  6. Zip4747

    Zip4747 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2012
    Messages:
    91
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    25
    Location:
    Philly PA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Ford Maverick
    I would drive it on the weekends. NOt a daily probably never actually race it.
     
    Zip4747, Mar 9, 2012
    #6
  7. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    Welcome to the board. 600 should be okay for your purpose. I doubt they changed the cam and compression to be too radical.:Welcome:
     
    don graham, Mar 9, 2012
    #7
  8. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,313
    Likes Received:
    1,373
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.

    Agreed. With what you intend to do with the car...just leave it as is.

    I bet when they rebuilt it, they did not necessairly change the compression ratio of the pistons. I bet they just put oversize pistons in it (like .030 over). Pretty common with a rebuild. Probably put a little better than a stock cam in it. The only thing I would consider is maybe adding some headers....but that would be it.
     
    Craig Selvey, Mar 10, 2012
    #8
  9. Zip4747

    Zip4747 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2012
    Messages:
    91
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    25
    Location:
    Philly PA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Ford Maverick
    Thanks Everyone for your help.
     
    Zip4747, Mar 10, 2012
    #9

Share This Page